Arsenal is leading the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen's young player Christian Kovan, in a move that reflects the London club's desire to strengthen its squad during the upcoming summer transfer window, according to journalist Christian Falk.

According to reports, Arsenal is preparing to make an official offer to sign the Cameroonian player, closely monitoring his performance with Leverkusen this season, where he has caught attention with his outstanding levels and noticeable development.

This move is part of Arsenal's management plan to strengthen the team with young players capable of adding quality and continuity, especially given the strong competition the team faces both domestically and in Europe.

The upcoming period is expected to see serious moves from the English club to finalize the deal, amid interest from other clubs in the standout player from Leverkusen, which could intensify the competition to sign him during the next transfer window.